Graphic Design Front Desk

ELISE GILLESPIE

P.O. Box ***** Richmond, VA *****

Ph: 804-***-**** nujo1u@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVES: Seeking a Marketing Coordinator position within an organization that can utilize my education, experience and natural abilities, and that offers advancement opportunities.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Arts; Graphic Design

Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA, Graduated Magna Cum Laude, May 2011

EXPERIENCE and ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Graphic Design Intern / Preservation Virginia / May- Aug 2010 / 38 Hrs per week Preservation Virginia (PV) is a private non-profit statewide organization. The graphic products and services I provided were in support of PV’s vision and mission to preserve, promote and advocate for the state’s irreplaceable historic places for cultural, economic and educational benefits of everyone.

Duties and accomplishments:

- Developed graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites.

- Created designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles.

- Prepared illustrations and rough sketches, discussed them with supervisors and performed required changes and enhancements.

- Most appreciative for developing a brochure that was ultimately published. - Computer and Sotware skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and DreamWeaver, Microsoft Office,

Cashier / Walmart / May 2010 – Present / 30 Hrs per week Over the past 10 months I have worked as a cashier for Walmart, one of the world’s largest and most successful companies. The position demands a high level of personal accountability, attention to details, fast yet accurate work performance, and a customer friendly attitude. Duties and accomplishments:

- Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, and debits.

- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, and change due to customers.

- Greet customers entering establishments.

- Perfectly balanced cash drawer for duration of employment - Receive constant positive feedback from customers on service

Student Activities Worker / Virginia State University / Sep 2007 -May 2009 / 35 Hrs per week

- Operated telephone switchboard, screened calls, provided information, took messages

- Scheduled space and equipment for special programs, prepared lists of participants.

- Greeted persons entering establishment, determined nature and purpose of visits.

- Provided activities based on students input that increased participation

Front Desk Receptionist / American Red Cross / June-Aug 2007 / 25 Hrs per week

- Planned, administered and controlled budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies.

- Provided clerical support to other departments.

- Performed office duties, maintained records management database systems, bookkeeping.

- Answered phone calls and directed calls to appropriate parties and took messages.

- Received Certificate of Commendation for Outstanding Performance

References: Supplied upon request.